2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Book the Salem historical tour with a five star rated guide and masterful storyteller, Kenneth Glover. He has guided for ten years and presents a vivid picture of Salem with the words and observations of the people who made the history. The experience includes moments of the witch trials and great Salem stories. This tour is best for guests interested in Salem’s total history through the centuries. The lives of the Puritans and colonists, religion and law, The great age of sail, The American Revolution and 19th century. If you want a tour with a guide who is a researcher of Salem history and an exceptional storyteller then this tour will be a highlight of your trip.
Inclusions
What's included
- 2.5 Hour Salem History Walking Tour
What's not
- The walking tour does not enter the historic homes interpreted.
Itinerary
The tour begins on Historic Essex Street.
To be clear, admission into the historic buildings of Salem’s McIntire district is not a part of the experience. Kenneth provides historical storytelling and narrative while viewing the exteriors of historic locations and homes. Stops include the Witch House, the Ropes Mansion and gardens, stately Chestnut Street, the Pickering House and Hamilton Hall.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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5Ken was a fantastic tour...
Ken was fantastic! He knows so much about the area since he is a local...... We learned so much history, and he had great stories to tell. Make sure you ask him to sing for you.... He has an amazing voice! Would highly recommend this tour.
5Salem tour
Ken was outstanding! So knowledgeable and we had the best time. He shared many fun filled facts. Highly recommend.
5Great way to spend our Halloween afternoon!
Kenneth’s tour is fabulous. If you are on the fence, just book it. You won’t regret it. His knowledge of all things Salem is impressive. He clearly takes his job seriously both as a job but also as a passion. He is respectful of the history and the truth. He goes out of his way to be sure he shares only facts and doesn’t sensationalize anything that he can’t back up with research. I appreciated his kind demeanor and the care he took in deciding what aspects of Salem to include in his tour. It was well with both the time and money and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for such a special day Kenneth!
5A Salem Stroll with Kenneth
Kenneth provided a wonderful Salem tour experience for us. There are plenty of tours that cover the Witch trials. However, Kenneth provided us with a detailed tour of the people that made Salem a Global Giant in the seafaring trade by talking about these people and viewing the exterior of their Federal style homes on Federal, Essex, and Chestnut streets.
5Fantastic history tour!...
Fantastic history tour! While it felt like a lot of the Halloween Salem experience could be kitschy and frivolous, it was wonderful to take this superbly lead tour that took the history of Salem seriously and respectfully while still being exceptionally entertaining and informative. Very highly recommend.
5Best tour in Salem
Best tour guide in Salem! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Guide was a wealth of knowledge and Kendra was great and helped us find the tour when we showed up late.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- I will meets you in front of the Coven’s Cottage, 190 Essex Street. Which is located by the intersection of Central Street and Essex Street on the pedestrian way. Look for Kenneth in his black broad-brimmed hat. Tour gathers 15 minutes prior to your tour departure.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 35 travellers
- Operated by
- Salem Walking Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Arrive up to 15 minutes prior to tour rime for check-in.
How it compares in Salem
- Its from-price is 27% above the median of the 109 experiences we list in Salem.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 109.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Salem
Salem is a historic seaport on Massachusetts' North Shore, known for the 1692 witch trials, its maritime past and the Peabody Essex Museum.
Salem is a seaport on the north shore of Massachusetts, about twenty-five kilometres north-east of Boston. In 1692 it became infamous for the witch trials, in which twenty people were executed after accusations of witchcraft, and the Witch House, the home of a judge, and the Witch Trials Memorial recall the events. The Witch Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum are among its main museums.
Top-ranked sights in Salem: Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Old Burying Point (Charter Street Cemetery), Bewitched Statue.
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